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Meet the LCR Church Council 2010

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  • Suzanne Demosthenes (Council Secretary) — Charles and Suzanne have been married 26 years and been members of LCR for 20 years. Their two daughters Anna and Lori are each out of state in college. Suzanne practices medicine as an internist in Marietta. She co-taught Sunday School for 15 years and participates on the fellowship and mutual ministries teams. This past year she has participated in a Kingdom Builders small group. "LCR acts as both an anchor and stimulus in my life. This church is a family of energetic people. Empowered by God's grace and spirit, we are poised to begin a faith journey that I think can summon all that we can be. I feel privileged to be part of that."
  • Dean ElyDean Ely - Dean and family; wife Robin, daughter Pamela (lives in PA), sons Ryan (lives in Atlanta) and Samuel (Colgate University) joined LCR in 1996 after moving to Marietta from their hometown of Williamsport, PA. They were introduced to LCR by Nick and Susan Tupper. Dean grew up in the Lutheran church (St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jersey Shore, PA). At LCR, Dean enjoys teaching high school Sunday school and playing on the LCR basketball team, and he looks forward to working with the Small Groups program while on council. Dean works for IBM within their software sales group. 



  • Dan Gilroy (Council President) — Dan is married to Kathi and they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Dan and Kathi have been members of LCR for 17 years. Dan has been with the Kellog Comapany for 21 years, and is a Director of team sales. Dan has served on the nominating team, ushered, led the Hunger walk effort, worked with the youth, participated in special services and active in a men's accountability group. Dan was a member of the team that sponsored, developed and facilitated the Growing in Leadership program at LCR. Dan believes he has been called as a leader at LCR and especially his current role as President. His decision making is based on the LCR vision of deepening relationships with Jesus Christ by Knowing, Growing and Going. He is both proud and excited to serve the congregation.
  • Julie Johnson — Julie and her sons, Lucas and Alex, have been members of LCR for 16 years. She is a Strategic and Quality Learning Consultant at WellStar Health System. Julie enjoyed getting involved with her children by teaching Sunday school starting with preschoolers but has since graduated to 5th and 6th graders. She has also lent a helping hand with Christmas programs, Vacation Bible school, Circle of Friends and different opportunities to volunteer. From the Leadership Program she deepened her understanding of faith and the vision of LCR. She is excited to be a part of the "go and do" atmosphere at LCR and wants to grow personally in her hope and faith in her relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Richard Leon — Richard is married to Sharon; they have a teenage son Andre, a sophomore at Wheeler High School. The Leons moved to East Cobb from New Jersey summer 2007 and enjoy worshiping and fellowship at LCR. Richard has been an active participant in the Lutheranch pledge drive, Men’s Bible Study Group, and is a contributor to a committee to improve communication at LCR. Richard feels privileged to be part of LCR’s distinguished council as it continues it’s 2009 vision and goals.
  • John Mellott — John is married to Suzy and they have three daughters: Sarah, Jenny and Betsy. They have  been members of LCR since 1996. John has been a senior executive with Cox Enterprises since 1987, serving most recently as Publisher of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. This is John's first opportunity to serve LCR in an official capacity. He is excited about LCR's vision for growth and is personally excited about being a part of our wonderful future.
  • Chris OsbergChris Osberg (Youth Rep) – Chris was invited to attend church by Jess Rigby. Chris moved around through many churches before arriving at LCR. Chris attends with his parents John and Susan and has lived in Atlanta for 13 years. Chris attends Mount Vernon Presbyterian and is currently a junior.  He likes to play guitar and plays in the Praise Team during the 11:00 service. Chris also enjoys playing hockey and plays for Lassiter high school.  He looks forward to learning more about the church and how it works from the inside out.



  • Jennifer Rigby — Jennifer is married to Walter Cronk; she has two children, Jess and Nicole, and two stepdaughters Alanna and Glori. Jennifer is a Senior Consultant with L.A.-based SmithGeiger Company, a television news, marketing and consultancy. Jennifer has been a member of LCR for nearly eight years. Over the years, she has enjoyed teaching Sunday School to 7th and 8th graders and says that the Leadership Program that she participated in several years ago helped to deepen her faith and strengthened her connection to LCR. Jennifer says that she is excited by the energy and optimism in the congregation and its desire to reach out to the community, while at the same time challenging people to grow personally in their faith.
  • Donald Schaet — Don has been a member of LCR since 2000. He has been a lay reader and a children's homilist for both services for a number of years. He taught the Wednesday-night confirmation class for a half semester and co-taught Youth Sunday School classes for two years. He has been a member of the Wednesday morning men's group since shortly after its beginning. Don has three grown children each of whom have had three children. Don and his wife, Gail, have one child, Claire, whom they adopted from Paraguay as an infant 16 years ago. Gail and Claire are members of Temple Kol Emeth.
  • Tony StevensTony Stephens (Vice President) – Tony is married to Alyson and they have been members at LCR for four years.  They were the first couple to be married by Pastor Dave in LCR and that is something they will always cherish.  Tony is originally from St. Paul, MN but has called Georgia home since 2001.  He works for Georgia MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and is part of the Marketing and Sales team.  Tony and Alyson have participated in the Kingdom Builders Group program at LCR and Tony is part of an usher team.  While searching for a home church back in 2006, they found LCR on the ECLA website and have called LCR their home church since their first visit.  This is Tony’s first opportunity to serve on LCR Council and he could not be more thrilled with the opportunity.

  • John Whetstone — John and Miriam have been married for 41 years. They have two daughters - Michele and their 10 year old grandson Alex live in Jacksonville, and Kathy lives in Charlotte. John retired in 2007 from his Sales Manager position at US Banking Alliance, where they helped community banks to improve their loan and deposit pricing. The Whetstones have been LCR members for 30 years. Twice counsel president and a member of numerous committees, John’s passion is Evangelism, where he is currently team leader. John and Miriam have availed themselves of the many educational opportunities and bible studies over the years, lessons from which they employed in parenting skills and business life. John continues to enjoy the Wednesday morning men’s bible study. The group has initiated many worthwhile activities in and outside of church. John feels privileged to have gone on several mission trips and work on other church related projects. I also enjoy working with Circle of Friends and Shepherds Staff. John’s other passion is educating men and their families about Prostate Cancer, and he is on the Board of the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition.